John Travolta may reunite with Nicolas Cage in 'Face/Off 2'
What's the story
In an exciting piece of news, the sequel to the blockbuster Hollywood film Face/Off, aptly named Face/Off 2, is reportedly making headway.
Recent reports suggest that original stars John Travolta and Nicolas Cage could be reprising their roles.
This speculation has been ignited by an unconfirmed report from film insider Daniel Richtman, who hinted at Travolta's potential involvement.
This follows Cage's earlier confirmation of his participation in the sequel.
Sequel progress
'Face/Off 2' development and director details
The sequel to Face/Off was announced in early 2021 and has been steadily progressing since, though the cast has not been confirmed yet.
Adam Wingard, acclaimed for his work on Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, has been unveiled as the director.
Wingard previously suggested a direct link between the sequel and its predecessor, sparking rumors about Cage's return despite his character's apparent demise in the first film.
Cage's insight
Cage shared thoughts on 'Face/Off 2'
In a discussion with Collider, Cage expressed his views on the potential of the sequel.
He stated, "I think Face/Off is a sequel that lends itself to a lot of twists and turns and unpredictability."
He also hinted at the possibility of original characters' offspring playing significant roles in the storyline, saying, "It's almost like if you factor in the idea of offspring and Castor and Sean having children and these children grow up, then it becomes like three-dimensional chess."
Production progress
Project update and potential start date for 'Face/Off 2'
Earlier, Wingard provided an update on the project's status.
He disclosed that the sequel had been delayed due to the Hollywood strike in 2023 but also revealed that a new writer had been hired to refine the script.
Once this process is complete, Wingard and his writing partner Simon Barrett will review it for potential adjustments.
While there is no official start date for production yet, if Travolta and Cage are indeed involved, the makers are looking at a blockbuster.
Original film
Refresher on the original film
Face/Off was penned by Mike Werb and Michael Colleary and helmed by John Woo.
IMDb describes it as, "To foil a terrorist plot, FBI agent Sean Archer assumes the identity of the criminal Castor Troy who murdered his son through facial transplant surgery, but the crook wakes up prematurely and vows revenge."
The 1997 film is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.